Printer for printing labels, tags or the likeUnited States Patent 7,126,716 Kaufman , et al. October 24, 2006 AbstractA printer which is configured to automatically transmit data, such as critical and non-critical printer data, and route that data through at least one of a plurality of communication channels and services, such as via e-mail or mobile wireless equipment (e.g. an Internet-ready pager, a Personal Communications Service (PCS) phone or a wireless Personal Digital Assistant (PDA)). Preferably, the printer is configured such that it can be programmed and controlled from a remote location. Preferably, the printer is configured such that new label formats can be added from a remote location, and label formats stored in the printer can be viewed and modified from a remote location. Preferably, the printer is also configured such that barcode rendering algorithms can be downloaded to the printer from a remote location, and such that printer settings can be viewed and modified from a remote location, and thereafter can be downloaded to the printer and/or to other printers in a network to facilitate cloning. Inventors: Kaufman; Jeffrey R. (Vernon Hills, IL), Salmons; Victor (Gurnee, IL), King; Steven P. (Palatine, IL), Alleshouse; Bruce N. (Wilmette, IL), Anno; Bret M. (Mundelein, IL) Assignee: ZIH Corp. (Hamilton, BM) Appl. No.: 09/642,538 Filed: August 18, 2000